The Balancing Act of Innovation: Designing the Future of Food at PepsiCo - Richard Walzer

Richard Walzer, Innovation Director at PepsiCo, joins us to discuss the challenges and opportunities of balancing performance and transformation in innovation. From designing crisps (or chips!) to fostering a culture of foresight, Richard shares his insights into creating breakthrough products while staying true to today’s business demands. + 00:01 What Does an Innovation Director Do? 00:32 How Richard Went from Designing Gadgets to Designing Food 01:25 Balancing Innovation for Today and Tomorrow 02:38 The Fine Line Between Performance and Transformation 03:09 Using Foresight to Map the Future of Innovation 03:42 The Ideal Ingredients for a Culture of Innovation 05:11 Creating Breakthrough Products in Legacy Portfolios 06:36 Where Do Innovation Ideas Really Come From? 08:01 Breaking Patterns: Personal Stories of Courage in Innovation 09:35 Framing the Right Questions for Systematic Creativity 09:56 Sneak Peek at What’s Coming from PepsiCo in 2025 Follow Oana: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oana-leonte/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/oanaoleonte/ Follow Unmtchd. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theunmtchd IG: https://www.instagram.com/theunmtchd/ 🚀 Explore the world of future innovation and creativity: https://giflondon.com/ Sponsors: Global Innovation Forum GIF - https://giflondon.com/ Appinio - https://www.appinio.com/en/ Want to lead, not follow? Sign up for actionable insights from industry leaders: www.theunmtchd.com Sign up to our newsletter and join The Unmtchd. Collective!